Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is set for another largely pleasant summer day on Tuesday, with plenty of sunshine expected after a misty start in some areas. A weak low-pressure system is affecting the region, while isolated afternoon showers or thunderstorms may develop over the mountains and inland areas.
Tuesday conditions
Mostly clear skies are expected on Tuesday, although patches of low cloud and light mist may linger locally early in the morning before clearing later in the day.
During the afternoon, cloud is expected to build over the mountains and inland areas, bringing a chance of isolated showers or thunderstorms. Hail is possible in stronger storms.
Winds and sea conditions
Winds will start light and variable at around 3 Beaufort, gradually turning southwesterly to northwesterly at 3 to 4 Beaufort. In southern coastal areas, winds may temporarily strengthen to 5 Beaufort. Seas will remain slight.
Temperatures
Temperatures are forecast to reach 35C inland, 27C on the west coast, around 30C in the remaining coastal areas and 25C in the higher mountains.
Overnight outlook
Overnight conditions will remain mostly clear, with patches of low cloud expected to develop locally. Light mist may also form during the early hours, particularly in coastal and inland areas.
Winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly, and southeasterly along the northern coast, remaining light at around 3 Beaufort. The sea will be calm to slight.
Temperatures will fall to 18C inland, around 20C on the coast and 16C in the higher mountains.
Outlook for the rest of the week
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are expected to start mostly sunny before cloud builds up in the afternoon. Isolated showers or thunderstorms are possible, mainly in mountainous and inland regions.
Temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged through the week and stay slightly above the seasonal average.
